Information Collection; Advertised Timber for Sale, 12429-12430 [2017-04151]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 41 / Friday, March 3, 2017 / Notices ecological, social, and economic effects of projects implementing a selected proposal for not less than 15 years after project implementation commences.’’ This Information Collection Request (ICR) will help meet the SWCC’s obligation for monitoring the social impacts on residents and stakeholders of activities conducted under the CFLRP. The scope of the ICR includes residents of communities within and adjacent to the SWCC landscape and collaborative participants. Gaining information from individuals who work or live in the geographic area of the SWCC provides valuable information to partners and land management decision makers. To ensure the USFS is informed about the opinions of participants of collaborative processes and public members living in or around the SWCC, the USFS seeks to obtain approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of an ICR to collect both qualitative and quantitative feedback from stakeholders on management decisions, forest restoration work, monitoring activities, and land management planning. The information will be collected through a census survey of participants of the Southwestern Crown Collaborative and a mail-in, on-line, and hard copy survey of residents of the Southwestern Crown of the Continent Landscape. Through the collection of this information, managers and planners will obtain valuable information to inform future decisions. USFS public affairs staff, social scientists, and economists may also use this information, and USFS, academic, and other researchers may use or cite the results or data collected in publications. Without the collection of this information, the USFS will be unable to determine whether it is meeting the requirements of the Forest Landscape Restoration Act, nor if they are fully incorporating partner and public input into forest project, implementation, monitoring and/or planning processes as required by law. Type of Respondents: Residents within the Southwestern Crown CFLRP landscape (4,429 occupied dwellings) and Southwestern Crown Collaborative participants (150 participants on email list). Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 750. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours on Respondents: 386 hours. Comment Is Invited Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Mar 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request for OMB approval. Dated: February 15, 2017. Jeanne Higgins, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2017–04153 Filed 3–2–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Advertised Timber for Sale Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the revision with changes of the currently approved information collection 0596–0066, Advertised Timber for Sale. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before May 2, 2017 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Director, Forest Management, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mail Stop 1103, Washington, DC 20250–0003. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 205–1045 or by email to: bid_forms@fs.fed.us. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the Director, Forest Management, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12429 Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates Building, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205– 1496 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Maass, Forest Management Staff, at (970) 295–5961. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Advertised Timber for Sale. OMB Number: 0596–0066. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2017. Type of Request: Extension with Revision. Abstract: Pursuant to statutory requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a, unless extraordinary conditions exist as defined by regulation, the Secretary of Agriculture must (1) advertise sales of all National Forest System timber or forest products exceeding $10,000 in appraised value; (2) select bidding methods that ensure open and fair competition; (3) select bidding methods that ensure that the Federal Government receives not less than appraised value of the timber or forest product; and (4) monitor bidding patterns for evidence of unlawful bidding practices. Pursuant to the Forest Service Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program, developed in cooperation with the Small Business Administration, Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, § 223.84 require that the Forest Service bid form used by potential timber sale bidders include provisions for small business concerns. The data collected will be used by the agency to ensure that National Forest System timber will be sold at not less than appraised value, that bidders will meet specific criteria when submitting a bid, and that antitrust violations will not occur during the bidding process. The tax identification number of each bidder is entered into an automated bid monitoring system, which is used to determine if speculative bidding or unlawful bidding practices are occurring and is required to process electronic payments to the purchaser. Respondents will be bidders on National Forest System timber sales. Forest Service sale officers will mail bid forms to potential bidders, and bidders will return the completed forms, dated and signed, to the Forest Service sale officer. The data gathered in this information collection are not available from other sources. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 12430 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 41 / Friday, March 3, 2017 / Notices Forms Associated With This Information Collection FS–2400–42a—National Forest Timber and Forest Products for Sale (Advertisement and Short-Form Bid): This form will be used for soliciting and receiving bids on short-notice timber sales advertised for less than 30 days for less than $10,000 in advertised value. Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber sales. FS–2400–14—Bid for Advertised Timber (3 form versions: FS–2400– 14UR—Unit Rate Bidding; FS–2400– longer and on contracts greater than $10,000 in advertised value. Forms showing changes to the July 2014 versions currently in use can be viewed on the World Wide Web/ Internet site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/ forestmanagement/products/ contracts.shtml and in the Office of the Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates Building, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205–1496 to facilitate entry into the building. 14WA—Weighted Average Bidding; FS– 2400–14TV—Total Value Bidding): These forms implement the same statutes, policies, and regulations and collect similar information from the same applicants. Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber and forest product sales. FS–2400–14BV—Bid For Integrated Resource Contract (2 form versions: FS– 2400–14BV—Best Value, Total Value Bidding; FS–2400–14BVU—Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding): These forms will be used for soliciting and receiving bids on contracts advertised for 30 days or Item FS–2400–42a FS 2400–14 Estimate of Annual Burden ............................................. 3.0 hours ........................... 14.4 hours ......................... Type of Respondents ...................................................... Estimated Annual Number of Respondents .................... Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent ........ Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents ........... 316 ..................................... 1.8 ...................................... 1,706 hours ....................... 1,712 .................................. 3.9 ...................................... 96,146 hours ..................... Comment is invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes or the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including name and address when provided, will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments also will become a matter of public record. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Nevada State Advisory Committee To Receive Information To Determine if Whether Municipal Fines and Fees Are an Issue of Concern in Nevada [FR Doc. 2017–04151 Filed 3–2–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Mar 02, 2017 Jkt 241001 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of public meeting. AGENCY: Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Time: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST). Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a meeting of the Nevada Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Wednesday, March 15, 2017, for the purpose of receiving information on the civil rights issues regarding municipal fines and fees in Nevada. There will be two meeting locations held simultaneously; the primary meeting will be held in Las Vegas from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST at the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, 2800 E. St. Louis Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 in First floor conference rooms A, B and C. The second meeting will be in Reno from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST at the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, 1325 Corporate Boulevard, Reno, NV 89502 in the large conference room. DATES: PO 00000 34.4 hours. Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on National Forest timber sales and Integrated Resource Contracts. Comment Is Invited Dated: February 15, 2017. Jeanne Higgins, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. FS–2400–14BV Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 244. 1.2. 10,072 hours. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8311, or emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ usccr.gov. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894–3437. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=261. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 41 (Friday, March 3, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12429-12430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04151]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Advertised Timber for Sale

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the revision with changes of the currently approved 
information collection 0596-0066, Advertised Timber for Sale.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before May 2, 2017 to 
be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to 
Director, Forest Management, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mail Stop 
1103, Washington, DC 20250-0003.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 205-1045 or 
by email to: bid_forms@fs.fed.us.
    All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are 
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and 
copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the 
Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates 
Building, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged 
to call ahead at (202) 205-1496 to facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Maass, Forest Management Staff, 
at (970) 295-5961. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for 
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-
8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Advertised Timber for Sale.
    OMB Number: 0596-0066.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2017.
    Type of Request: Extension with Revision.
    Abstract: Pursuant to statutory requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a, 
unless extraordinary conditions exist as defined by regulation, the 
Secretary of Agriculture must (1) advertise sales of all National 
Forest System timber or forest products exceeding $10,000 in appraised 
value; (2) select bidding methods that ensure open and fair 
competition; (3) select bidding methods that ensure that the Federal 
Government receives not less than appraised value of the timber or 
forest product; and (4) monitor bidding patterns for evidence of 
unlawful bidding practices.
    Pursuant to the Forest Service Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside 
Program, developed in cooperation with the Small Business 
Administration, Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations, Sec.  223.84 require that the Forest Service bid 
form used by potential timber sale bidders include provisions for small 
business concerns. The data collected will be used by the agency to 
ensure that National Forest System timber will be sold at not less than 
appraised value, that bidders will meet specific criteria when 
submitting a bid, and that anti-trust violations will not occur during 
the bidding process.
    The tax identification number of each bidder is entered into an 
automated bid monitoring system, which is used to determine if 
speculative bidding or unlawful bidding practices are occurring and is 
required to process electronic payments to the purchaser.
    Respondents will be bidders on National Forest System timber sales. 
Forest Service sale officers will mail bid forms to potential bidders, 
and bidders will return the completed forms, dated and signed, to the 
Forest Service sale officer.
    The data gathered in this information collection are not available 
from other sources.

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Forms Associated With This Information Collection

    FS-2400-42a--National Forest Timber and Forest Products for Sale 
(Advertisement and Short-Form Bid): This form will be used for 
soliciting and receiving bids on short-notice timber sales advertised 
for less than 30 days for less than $10,000 in advertised value. 
Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber sales.
    FS-2400-14--Bid for Advertised Timber (3 form versions: FS-2400-
14UR--Unit Rate Bidding; FS-2400-14WA--Weighted Average Bidding; FS-
2400-14TV--Total Value Bidding): These forms implement the same 
statutes, policies, and regulations and collect similar information 
from the same applicants. Respondents are bidders on National Forest 
System timber and forest product sales.
    FS-2400-14BV--Bid For Integrated Resource Contract (2 form 
versions: FS-2400-14BV--Best Value, Total Value Bidding; FS-2400-
14BVU--Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding): These forms will be used for 
soliciting and receiving bids on contracts advertised for 30 days or 
longer and on contracts greater than $10,000 in advertised value.
    Forms showing changes to the July 2014 versions currently in use 
can be viewed on the World Wide Web/Internet site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement/products/contracts.shtml and in the 
Office of the Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, 
Yates Building, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are 
encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205-1496 to facilitate entry into the 
building.

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                 Item                        FS-2400-42a               FS 2400-14              FS-2400-14BV
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Estimate of Annual Burden............  3.0 hours..............  14.4 hours.............  34.4 hours.
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Type of Respondents..................     Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on
                                             National Forest timber sales and Integrated Resource Contracts.
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Estimated Annual Number of             316....................  1,712..................  244.
 Respondents.
Estimated Number of Responses per      1.8....................  3.9....................  1.2.
 Respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on       1,706 hours............  96,146 hours...........  10,072 hours.
 Respondents.
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Comment Is Invited

    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the stated purposes or the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical or scientific utility; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including name 
and address when provided, will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments also 
will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 15, 2017.
Jeanne Higgins,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2017-04151 Filed 3-2-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P
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